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An Obstacle is a Stepping Stone to an Opportunity

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An Obstacle is a Stepping Stone to an Opportunity 

“Sometimes things which at the moment may be perceived as

obstacles and can actually be obstacles, difficulties, or

drawbacks - can in the long result in some good end

which would not have occurred if it had

not been for the obstacle.”

 Steve Allen 1921 - 2000, American Television Personality,  

Musician, Composer, Actor, Comedian and Writer

 

As I see it. . . . . . . .

An obstacle is a stepping stone to an opportunity

 

No successful business or career is obstacle free . . . . Obstacle is normal occurrences on your success journey.

 

The key is what you do when you’re faced with an obstacle. The answer to that question will create the direction that your success journey moves in.

 

Is it an obstacle or a stepping stone on your success journey? The difference is how see the obstacle . . . . and how you respond to the obstacle  . . . . and the action you take.

 

It’s not what happens to you  . . . .  It’s far more far important on what you do about what happens to you that makes the difference.

 

Look at every obstacle . . . . setback . . . . or failure as an opportunity to learn from the experience and move forward successfully. Using the experiences that you have learned from the events in your life to move forward better prepared for your future.

 

An obstacle is a stepping stone to an opportunity . . . . when have a positive attitude . . . . and the mindset to find a way to successfully work your way through it.

 

 

©2014 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Comments (10)

David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Hey Lou, YES YES and YES!

I can overcome most things but when I see the pattern start and realize something just isnt lining up I have found there is likely a reason so I hold off and then almost always find out that patience paid off BIG time and the perceived obstacle was truly a blessing!

Sep 03, 2014 01:02 PM
Jack O'Neal
HomeSmart Elite Group - Gilbert, AZ

A set back can definitley be an opertunity especially whan the person learnes from the problem and then improves it.

Sep 03, 2014 01:23 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Lou and your post really hits home. Thanks for the read and your post has been featured to the group:

LATE NIGHT - EARLY MORNING AT ACTIVERAIN

Sep 03, 2014 04:06 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Lou -- isn't this the truth?   Indeed!

Sep 03, 2014 04:07 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lou. Love the quote, no matter how many times I read it, it still brings a smile and a knowing how true it is.

Sep 03, 2014 06:43 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lou, just used this the other day. "What is the difference between an obstacle and an opportuity? Our attitude towards it! ". Enjoy your day!

Sep 03, 2014 06:57 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning Lou: Very motivational words. I have to stop by for my dose:

 

"and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward.” Henry Ford

Sep 03, 2014 10:41 PM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Good morning Lou, you just can't say it any better than that.

Sep 03, 2014 11:08 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Without an obstacle here and there life would be kinda boring right?

Sep 04, 2014 01:46 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Lou,

Obstacles are everywhere. It's how successful people approach them that makes the difference.

Rich

Sep 04, 2014 07:52 PM